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by Eugene Ipavec, 23 August 2008
Using the town seal from http://www.ontarioohio.org
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The city of Ontario (5,303 inhabitants in 2002; 28,300 ha) is located in
Richland County, north-central Ohio. In the "News Journal", 16 May 2008, Lou
Whitmire reports the adoption of the flag of Ontario as follows:
"Council
members voted Thursday to accept the official design of a new Ontario city flag,
honoring a community established in 1834. Important years are marked by three
white stars, recognizing 1834; 1958 (the year of incorporation into a village);
and 2001 (when Ontario became a city). The flag has a gold city seal centered on
a dark blue background. Mayor Ken Bender presented the Ontario flag design to
council. Police officer Adam Gongwer, a graphic designer, assisted with the
design.
[...]"
http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080516/NEWS01/805160334
(no longer available)
Ivan Sache, 16 May 2008
On 21 August, the same Lou Whitmire reports in the very same "News Journal"
the inauguration of the new city flag during the celebration of the 50th
anniversary of the city incorporation, with a colour photograph of the hoisting
of the flag at the city hall's clock tower. Additional historical data on the
city are given:
"It was incorporated as a village Aug. 21, 1958, by Ohio
Secretary of State Ted Brown.
[...]
Mayor Ken Bender said in 1958 the
village incorporated 8.9 square miles with a population of about 2,300.
[...]"
http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080821/UPDATES01/80821030
Ivan Sache , 22 August 2008